Machine Operator

A Machinist Setter/Operator is responsible for performing advanced machining operations using multiple critical machines within their area of expertise. This role often spans across several departments and requires a high level of technical skill and precision

Primary Accountabilities

• Reads (customer) documentation, drawings and understand the specifications.
• Read and understand the applicable documentation (i.e. work descriptions, drawings) and regulation.
• Visual inspection of the part.
• If applicable select required CNC program.
• Machine-specific preparations.
• Operate multiple Conventional or CNC machines.
• Undertake the necessary operations in accordance with internal and external regulations.
• Monitor progress and where necessary adjust the machine/program.
• Visual and dimensional inspection of machining results using measuring tools.
• Administration of work performed.
• Identify and resolve process/production problems, including reporting.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and act on, including reporting.
• The proactive support of engineering in the design of new processes and working methods.
• Act as a trouble-shooter/trainer for colleagues for all relevant machines.
• Cleaning of the workplace and implementing improvements, e.g. 5S.
• Preventive maintenance.
• Any other duties assigned by your line manager and required by the business.

Competencies

• Team player – Be able to work as a team.
• Attention to detail – Pay meticulous attention to detail.
• Computer literacy – Ability to operate MS Office software, CNC software.
• Organisational skills – Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily workload. Ability to work with limited supervision and to tight deadlines.
• Perseverance – Pursue everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; give up seldom even in the face of resistance or setbacks. Proactive attitude and ability to act on own initiative.

Education & Work Experience 

• Formal engineering qualification desirable.
• Time served apprenticeship desirable.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of machining desirable
• Experience of Surface/Cylindrical Grinding and CNC machines desirable including CNC programming.
• Experience working in a fast paced production environment producing machined components to high tolerances.
• Must have the technical aptitude to understand all areas of machining including both manual and CNC processes.
• Experience of aerospace desirable.
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of geometric tolerances as related to tool and fixture design.
• Operate, control and set-up multiple machines (also programming on CNC machines).
• Machining techniques, machining processes.
• Apply measuring and adjusting tools.
• Lean manufacturing, operational excellence and modern manufacturing management processes.
  Skills
• Reading drawings and planning documentation.
• Have a keen eye for detail, be able to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
• Safety conscious and aware of warehouse and other hazards.
• Have strong interpersonal and good communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
• Possess excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Must be able to work as part of a team but also be able to work using own initiative, whilst being able to work under pressure.
• A self-motivated approach and a proactive attitude.

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